Primary Education with English, BA (Hons)

The BA Primary Education with English Specialism (QTS) equips students with the confidence to inspire primary school pupils' passion for English while enhancing their own literary knowledge. This programme introduces a variety of children's literature to foster reading for pleasure within the primary curriculum, exploring texts such as heritage works, contemporary fiction, and media. Participants will evaluate the influence of stories and poetry on children's literacy development and examine how these materials shape teaching approaches in the classroom. For further details, visit the programme page at https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/Subject-area/education-ug/ba-qts-primary-education-with-english-specialism.Core modules include Professional Studies and School Placement 1, English in the Primary Curriculum 1, Mathematics and Computing in the Primary Curriculum, Teaching Practical Sessions in Science and Physical Education, and Global Inclusion and Social Justice for Education. These are subject to final approval for 2025/26 and may change. The course leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for primary level, enabling graduates to teach in state schools in England and Wales. Additional module information will be available in summer 2024; check the website for updates.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Professional Studies and School Placement 1 English in the Primary Curriculum 1 Mathematics and Computing in the Primary Curriculum Teaching Practical Sessions in Science and Physical Education Global Inclusion and Social Justice for Education The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.